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An introduction to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is known by several other names:

  • hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies
  • hereditary hypertrophic neuropath
  • peroneal muscular atrophy
  • Dejerine-Sottas disease


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Key facts

  • What are the different types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
  • How does Charcot-Marie-Tooth affect people?

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Further support

Find out about our advice and information service, plus a wealth of information about adaptations, equipment and inclusive education in the Care and Support section.
Care and support

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease/HMSN


Dr. Mary Reilly
Year 2 - £69,661
This three-year project is a clinical trial investigating the possiblity of using Vitamin C as a treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A.


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